Notes on “A unified theory for the origin of grid cells through the lens of pattern formation”

I just read the paper, I’m still processing it, but here are some of my notes, thoughts and questions. https://papers.nips.cc/paper/2019/hash/6e7d5d259be7bf56ed79029c4e621f44-Abstract.html 3 Main models types in neuroscience: Descriptive explanations delineate an abstract characterization of aphenomenon, while mechanistic and normative explanations bridge abstractions of different levels.Mechanistic explanations show how a phenomenon emerges from lower-level components (e.g., howcircuit… Continue reading Notes on “A unified theory for the origin of grid cells through the lens of pattern formation”

“$100m offers” book review

I just read “$100M Offers: How To Make Offers So Good People Feel Stupid Saying No” from Alex Hormozi. https://www.amazon.com/100M-Offers-People-Stupid-Saying-ebook/dp/B099QVG1H8 I like his writing style. Here are my notes from the book: Main theme from the book: “Make people an offer so good they feel stupid saying no”. This offer is what he calls the… Continue reading “$100m offers” book review

Improve your learnings while reading by asking yourself pointed questions

I was just listening to a talk from Jim Kwik and he spoke about how retained more information while reading. He states its a complete waste of time if you are reading and not retaining information. He consciously asks 3 questions and takes notes as he is reading. How can I use this information? Why… Continue reading Improve your learnings while reading by asking yourself pointed questions

If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are a leader.

If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are a leader. –John Quincy Adams I love this definition of leadership. How can we inspire others to more greatness. This is really hard and I have no idea how to inspire others, I can only work hard on… Continue reading If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are a leader.

The highest form of wealth is the ability to wake up every morning and say, “I can do whatever I want today.”

This is the highest form of wealth and the goal I want to strive for. Money’s greatest intrinsic value is it’s ability to give you control over your time. I heard this in a review of the book “The psychology of money”. I would say I am partially close to this. I wake up around… Continue reading The highest form of wealth is the ability to wake up every morning and say, “I can do whatever I want today.”